Armenia

Shortage of sign language interpreters leaves deaf Armenians without access to education

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from June 15-19 June, 2026

The latest developments as reported by local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

Armenian election commission lifts ex-president Robert Kocharyan’s immunity

Prosecutors have not yet disclosed what charges they intend to bring against Kocharyan, who leads the Armenia alliance. The bloc won seats in parliament in the recent election, meaning only the Central Election Commission had the authority to decide whether to strip him of immunity or reject the request

Armenia debates new mechanisms to tackle vote-buying

Parliament is set to debate a bill introducing penalties for political forces involved in vote-buying. Lawmakers are also expected to discuss restricting voting rights for citizens who do not reside in Armenia.

Final election results in Armenia: Pashinyan's party wins majority

Armenia's 2026 election: latest developments as the CEC confirms final results after recounts, ruling party and opposition react, and experts weigh in

Work-life balance for women in Armenia: how to create family-friendly working conditions

Family-friendly workplaces in Armenia: what employers are doing to support workers with families and what measures the state is introducing

Armenia unveils exporter support programme to offset Russian restrictions

This is the second programme of its kind. The government aims to help exporters diversify their markets while also seeking special trade preferences with the European Union

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from June 9-12 June, 2026

The latest developments as reported by local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

'Not concerned': Pashinyan on possible expulsion of Armenia from Russian-led military bloc

'If member states decide to expel Armenia, we will have to take note of that decision,' says Armenian PM. Key takeaways from Pashinyan's first post-election briefing.

Georgian experts weigh impact of Armenian election on region

Experts highlight three key issues: peace, the geopolitical balance and transport corridors

Opinion: Why Putin hasn't rushed to congratulate Pashinyan on his election victory

Russia alleges election violations despite positive observer assessments. Political analyst Areg Kochinyan says Moscow may be preparing a new wave of hybrid attacks on Armenia through its local allies

'We avoided disaster and overcame information interference': views on Armenia's election

According to Ashot Melikyan, chairman of the Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression, Armenia was able to withstand external information pressure and show Russia that it intends to remain an independent and sovereign state

'Russia's Plan B has been activated': analysis of Armenia's preliminary election results

Pashinyan's party won, but two pro-Russian forces also entered parliament. Political analyst Robert Ghevondyan says this was Moscow's minimum objective in the election

'Russia has lost in Armenia too' – Georgia reacts to Pashinyan's victory

'After Pashinyan's victory, Russia has only one card left in the Caucasus — the Georgian government'

LIVE: Armenia heads to polls in high-stakes 2026 parliamentary election. Photos and video

Follow our live coverage throughout election day as JAMnews brings you the latest developments in real time.

Fact-checkers expose alleged Russian FSB interference in Armenia’s parliamentary elections

A journalist from the Armenian fact-checking platform FIP.am called several leaders of the Union of Armenians of Russia, posed as an FSB officer and uncovered details of a voter recruitment campaign.

Armenia faces critical elections with unpredictable outcome as 40% of voters trust no political force

How the election campaign unfolded, what policies the main contenders advocate, and what impression they have left on voters

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from June 1-5 June, 2026

Daily morning roundup. Top stories in local media, commentary, trending photos and videos